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Duncan You're most welcome, I'm just sorry I can't be of more help. I have quite a lot of old SU literature here, courtesy of an old 'motor-racing' friend of mine who many years ago had a tuning shop, but as many of us do, never threw anything out! He's now passed most of that information onto me now, I have a whole host of information relating to Solex carbs! If I do come across anything else that may be of interest to you, naturally I'll let you know. It is an interesting question though, if the Carbs were... MORE
From: amukdigiphoto [mailto: amukdigiphoto@... ] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 5:27 PM To: midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com Subject: [midgetsprite] Re: SU Question Duncan You're most welcome, I'm just sorry I can't be of more help. I have quite a lot of old SU literature here, courtesy of an old 'motor-racing' friend of mine who many years ago had a tuning shop, but as many of us do, never threw anything out! He's now passed most of that information onto me now, I have a whole host of information relating to Solex carbs! If I do come across anything else that may be... MORE
Thanks to Pilot Rob, Duncan, and David C. for responses. To answer collectively, fuel is being fed to the carb. Last time running wasn't too long ago. I removed the brake MC for resleeving/rebuild at the time, and decided then to address the pedal box area corrosion. I have not yet tried, as Duncan suggested, to hold No1 wire close to the block (3/8") and check for a spark. Since I haven't mucked with anything near the plugs/dizzy/carb, suspect lack of juice to the plugs is not the issue. I'm going to swap out the coil to see if... MORE
From: Pete Skalski [mailto: pskalski@... ] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 7:41 PM To: midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com Subject: [midgetsprite] Re: 1500 - Low voltage troubleshooting - Help Thanks to Pilot Rob, Duncan, and David C. for responses. To answer collectively, fuel is being fed to the carb. Last time running wasn't too long ago. I removed the brake MC for resleeving/rebuild at the time, and decided then to address the pedal box area corrosion. I have not yet tried, as Duncan suggested, to hold No1 wire close to the block (3/8") and check for a spark. Since I haven't mucked with... MORE
Peter... You got spark to the plugs? You got fuel to the plugs? Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 27357... MORE
Jim... OK...you want to run "vented" instead of "closed loop" but wish to retain the charcoal cannister and use it as a catch can either in it's present position or possibly elsewhere in the engine compartment. Fine...but you MUST promise to read the last paragraph! :) I am strictly a layman in the post '67 emissions systems which were strapped to our engines as "add on" devici, providing for a "closed loop" system to ensure crankcase/fuel tank vapor evacuation into the combustion process. Ripped it out myself, and never used one. I took a look at it under the... MORE
Duncan... First choice: pick up the later timing case cover and utilize the intended stock simple PCV system. It works very well. You see, the Series A motor has a scroll (oil thrower) affair back by the main bearing which depends upon tight metal (block) clearances for "oil tightness". The motor does not have a "regular" rear main oil seal, Duncan. Without the stock PCV system, these motors have a real tendency to leak oil out of this area, most especially as they build miles on the crankshaft. The stock PCV system will draw out crankcase PRESSURE along with... MORE
Bob, Thanks for your reply. Maby my question was not clear enough. There is no fuel leaking in the engine compartment. It is either vaporizing in the float bowls or draining down inside the intake manifold. I took one carb apart last night and i suspect it is the two O-rings that seal the main jet. Part # 16 on the moss website. If these are old and hard fuel will have to leak by. I would think that anyone using an electric fuel pump with this style of carby could have this problem and not even know it.... MORE
Guys... Isn't there an anti-drainback valve in the 948's mechanical fuel pump? It's been 40 years for me so I've forgotten! :) But I think there may be one, Chris. And with no disrespect intended Chris, why would anyone run an engine with possible fuel leaks in the engine compartment? You don't EVER want to do this, man. Disaster doesn't always strike the "other guy"! :) I mean if you look just below the carbs, you'll find the exhaust system!! Speaking of which.... Invest in a portable FIREX as well that you can affix to, and carry around in... MORE
It seems to me that having a fuel leak is asking for an engine compartment fire. Why put in an electric fuel pump to fill up fuel bowls that can't hold what they already have in them? Fix those leaks then look into the electric pump. Nelson 62 Mk 2 Sprite "Nelson Wittstock" 27125... MORE
Years ago (1980), when I first got my MKII, there was a book with it, given to me by the previous owner. The book has since vanished, and I would like to replace it but I can't remember much about it, including the name. It was a manual of some type with an interesting twist. At the end of the book there was a story about a couple guys driving their Sprite accross southern US (I think) I remember them discussing physics such as Boyles gas law and how it would pertain to their tire pressure when the drove... MORE
Ed At last we agree on something ! I'm also very aware of safetly issues, always have been always will be, to the extent that even when empty and stuffed with a rag, I wouldn't have the petrol tank in the garage whilst I was welding. It's just not worth taking the risk with. Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 27066... MORE
The Concord (in principle) is not done, percieved "national attitude" notwithstanding. It's timing was bad among other world events. Had times been good and/or had they been able in enlarge it (more passengers) or develop a more fuel efficient engine(s) for it (R&D costs at a time when there was no money?), the larger capacity or more fuel efficient versions would be flying today. OTOP ("paw" - obligatory cat content, Guy Weller...I caught that "chock" comment, fella....watch it!!:).... "today" , we have email and electronic conferencing. You can see how circumstances combined against supersonic international global flight world-wide. At... MORE
Yeah, yeah , yeah !!!!!! military planes don't count though. but relatively speaking is it more expensive now? i.e if an average Joe was paid $100 a week and petrol was $1 a gallon in 1970 then in 2003 he is paid $1000 a week and petrol is $9 a gallon , relatively speaking the petrol is cheaper now. Federal and local taxes etc not withstanding of course I don't know the actual figures which is why I'm asking. I believe in GB the pro rata is about the same, but of course stand to be corrected. And cars... MORE
Relatively speaking , is the cost of the above liquid fuels higher or lower now compared with in the 70's 80's 90's etc , e.g. compared to the cost a new sports car / or an average mans weekly wage (salary)? I know it appears high now , but is it really? I don't think tax is paid on commercial aviation fuel , certainly it isn't on red diesel. alan "Alan" 27016... MORE
What's the NIH syndrome? The US decided the Concorde wasn't worth it because we carry vast numbers of people and our market is more suited to "large bus" configurations...inclusive of economical international travel. Noise abatement began rearing it's head shortly before the Concord was ready. The move to more quiet operation of airliners (and all but required/necessary military operations) was well along and on it's way by the time the Concord arrived. So, it had to be worked into the plan accordingly. Bad timing. Same with nationalization of Mid-East oil...bad timing. But the thing that killed mainly killed them... MORE
Bob... As Nigel says, French/British shared project. I loved following Concordes into Kennedy in visual approaches. While all are limited to 250KIAS below 10,000' msl, the Concorde has no such limit considering it's fuel consumption at low altitudes and it's fuel on board when it get here (from "over there". These guys would cruise around at nearly 400KIAS until they got in real close so you'd have to know how to "lead" them while forming up on them line astern so as to be about 3 miles behind them as they crossed the threshold on landing. Otherwise you screwed... MORE
Chris... Volvo dyanamos were probably of higher capacity most likely, though I do not know this for a fact. I would have loved to have kept my original BE gauges and most especially the mechnical tach. As a matter of fact, we looked into increasing the capacity of the stock generator but the gen itself was too small to really upgrade it's output decently according to a fellow who does this sort of stuff and with an halos., electric fan, fuel pump and sound system, the stock gens would burn out within a couple of months. I finally just... MORE
it's worth giving it a go with a hot power washer - this should go some way towards getting the worst of it off. Do they have the coin-in-the-slot ones at petrol/gas stations over there? David "David Jacobs" 26890... MORE
Ok...I get the Castrol 20w50 and put it in the engine. Crank her up and she hums just sweeeeet. So, I go out to drive her. When I push in the clutch she idles down way low like something's dragging on the engine and the little red ignition light comes on. I give her a little gas and we seem to be fine. No problems putting her into gear so I go for a drive around the block. I get to the end of the street and can't get her in first. I get her in second and we... MORE
Also, the use of a "relay" will take the heavier load of halogens off the switch itself. Relay is a good idea , I thought they were fitted as standard. Specially for high beam. I also thought by using Halogen gas (or Quartz iodine ) you got a brighter light for the same amount of electrical power needed for the old bulbs . I stand to be corrected of course. - Having just replaced ONLY the bulbs in my daily car with 'bluer brighter bulbs' with no ill effects , except a lighter wallet. Just that I can see... MORE
Brandon Not sure if this will help answer your question, but it will put things into perspective for you. The change over point for RHD cars from positive to negative earth was at HAN9-72041 and GAN4-60460, November 1967. This involved a change of rev counter, wiper motor, fuel guage with voltage stabiliser. The Temperature gauge changed to C-N-H graduation. Now I'm not sure when the change-over came for LHD cars, but it must have been around the same time. So it looks like from your VIN number it was originally a Negative Earth car. The only real way of... MORE
I don't know from the VIN, but if the tach is original and says pos earth, then it must have been. The tach won't work negative earth without some internal wiring, but the generator and fuel pump will, the gen by simply repolarizing. the aftermarket radio is almost certainly neg earth, as there haven't been any pos earth ones made for a long time. Installation of the radio may be the reason for the conversion. I'd leave it neg earth, as that condition slightly lessens body corrosion. "Jeffrey Holmes" 26677... MORE
I have a 1967 Sprite that I just bought. The guy I bought it from swears that it was originally a negative earth. However, he only had it a few months and was not sure. Points leading to a negative earth; It is currently hooked up that way on the battery and the generator and fuel pump seem to work fine. There has also been an aftermarket radio installed. Why I think it was a positive earth: The Tach says positive earth (which is currently not working) and the VIN is more like a positive earth...HAN9L64745 Is there anything... MORE
Nigel... I have used the "new" sealed tie rod ends for many moons now. On my PO'd Vizardized '74 I had to replace them at approx. 50K miles and this was a car lowered with sport springs, 5.5" wheels with 60 series and KYB Gas Adjust shocks, 3/4" roll bar...very stiff set-up so the sealed TR ends I got from Sports & Classics I'd have to rate as pretty good. Anyone know any reason why the sealed ends couldn't be tapped for a regular grease fitting? Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 26627... MORE
